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MBBS in Ukraine
UKRAINE
MEDICAL COLLEGES
LOCATION
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Ukraine is an Eastern European. Geographically located in Europe but definitely it not a European country as many educational consultant claims.
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It is not a part of the European Union.
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Ukraine has an area of 603,628 Square km making it the 46th-largest country in the world.
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Ukraine has a population of about 42 million, making it the 32nd-most populous country in the world.
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Its capital and largest city are Kiev.
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About Ukraine
ACCESS
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Well connected with daily flights. Even has direct flights from Delhi.
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Delhi to Kiev To & Fro 45,000 INR Approx.
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Chennai to Moscow To & Fro 50,000 INR Approx.
CULTURE
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They belong to the East Slavic ethnic group.
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They have East European Slavic Culture which is modern & highly traditional.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
DEVELOPMENT:
Is considered as a developing East European country & ranks 88th on the Human Development Index.
LANGUAGE:
Ukrainian is the official language of Ukraine. (Russian is still spoken widely)
CURRENCY:
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Ukrainian Hryvnia ₴ (UAH) = 2.80 ₹ INR. Approx.
PROXIMITY TO INDIA:
India to Armenia is around 3900 Km. Same as the to & fro distance from Chennai to Delhi.
CLIMATE:
India to Ukraine is around 5250 Km. Same as the to & fro distance from Kanyakumari to Delhi.
UKRAINE Medical colleges recognised by MCI
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Bukovinian State Medical University
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Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
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Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy
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I.Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University
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Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
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Kharkiv National Medical University
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Kyiv Medical University of UAFM, Kyiv
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National Pirogov Memorial Medical University,Vinnytsya
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O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University
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Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Ukrain
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Sumy State University, Sumy
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Taras Sheychenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
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Ukranian Medical Stomatological Academy Poltava, Ukraine
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Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine
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V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
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Zaporozhye State Medical University
SOCIAL, FOOD & SAFETY
Availability of food & grocery
Good varieties of vegetables, meats, fruits, and milk products are widely available in supermarkets and local Bazar called “Rink”. Even Indian grocery shops are available in various cities of Ukraine. Still, some have the misconception that in Ukraine there is a deficit of things and people stand in “Q” for even basic commodities.
Cost of living comparison
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Cost of living in Ukraine is slightly expensive when compared to India
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The cost of living will be approximately 25% higher than that in India on average, which is very reasonable for an East European country.
COST OF LIVING COMPARISON CHART
INDIAN FOOD
Only available in few University/ Hostel canteens. Indian food is organized by educational consultants and not run by the university. The cost of it will be around 120 to 150$ per month. Otherwise continental and Ukrainian food is available in university campuses. Indian restaurants are available in many big cities but are expensive. Self-cooking is economical & recommended
SAFETY
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Relatively safe environment for the students however late-night outings are to be avoided.
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As per the Global Peace index Ukraine ranks 150th amongst 163 countries listed. India ranks at 141.
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Download the Global Peace Index 2020 Pdf listing with various statics at
Security in Campus
Security protocols are in place, no one can enter the hostels or college buildings without proper documents. It is guarded by guards called “Ohranits”. There are separate hostels for girls or a separate floor is dedicated for them.
CAMPUS
The campus of Ukraine Medical university are expansive, modern and at the same time traditional with all the essential facilities.
The lecture halls in Ukraine are both traditional, Modern & up to the mark.
CLASS ROOM
The classrooms in Ukraine are well structured with essential facilities, not so big as the student groups are small with about 10 to 15 members.
INTERNET
Paid Internet widely available inside the campus & Hostels.
LIBRARY
Libraries in Ukraine medical university are well stocked with books in local & international languages are available & have great ambience to study.
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL
As all are Government colleges, they are affiliated to big hospitals having good patient flow.
PRACTICAL LABS
The labs in Ukraine medical universities are well maintained with all the essential requirements. Cadavers are available for study & training.
CANTEEN
Continental and Ukrainian food is available inside the university campuses. However, in some universities Indian canteens are run by Indian contractors.
HOSTEL
Some universities have old hostels buildings with common bath and toilets and others are moderate to good.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students can use the inhouse facilities like the Gym, can participate in various Sports activities, academic competition, Cultural activities & Associations activities in the college.
ACADEMICS
PRE MEDICAL COURSE (NMT)
Pre medical is not required for English medium.
DURATION
NEET UG
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Not required for all the universities but it is mandatory as per the norm of the Indian government to study medicine to come back and practice in India.
Language requirement
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Average English knowledge is required (No need for IELTS/TOEFL)
Entrance exam/interview
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Some universities conduct interviews or tests before granting admissions but mostly It won’t be there.
Medium of teaching
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In most of the universities, only the first 3 years are conducted in English and the rest of the course is done with a mixture of the local language, except for few universities that conduct the entire 6 years in English.
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Additionally, they teach you Latin which will be very helpful in understanding the medical terminology. This is a unique feature in Ukraine and Russia which we strongly recommend taking seriously.
Updated curriculum
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Mostly outdated.
Availability of Updated textbooks
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Only a few universities provide updated textbooks but most of the universities use outdated textbooks.
The necessity to read textbooks
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Moderately encouraged
Strength of a class
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Has one of the best students to teacher ratios of around 8-10 students/teacher
Proficiency of faculties
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Good but about 40% of them have a language barrier
Lectures
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PPT based conventional
The efficiency of Classes & practicals
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Efficient & interactive (viva based)
The pattern of theory exam
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Viva & MCQ based for some subjects
The pattern of practical exam
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Viva based with skills/procedures
The efficiency of the evaluation system
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Relatively good (sequential evaluation/class)
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Relatively biased (class/practical performance based on the teachers only)
Attendance & discipline
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Strict in most universities
Research labs & exposure
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Poor
The necessity of local language at the clinics
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Highly Necessary
Clinical exposure
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Low due to language gap/preference
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Relatively a smaller number of patients available for foreign students.
Hands-on exposure
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Faculties with the language gap
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No time for teaching faculties
European Credit Transfer
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Most of the universities have it.
Bologna Agreement
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Allowed to continue PG in any EU countries
FMGE pass %
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Low < 20%
Financial
Affordability
Economical with a medium budget. Starting from around 25 lakhs
Capitation fees/Donation
No
Tuition fee/year
Starting from around 3 Lakh, except in some universities.
Hostel fee/year
About 50,000₹ to 75,000 ₹ Indian Rupees.
Expenditure /month
Depends on the city you live 10,000 - 15,000 ₹ INR which includes your food expenses.
Part-time work
Difficult to get in smaller cities but Possible to get in bigger cities & mostly in the restaurant industry. Anyways if you want score well in your academics this is not recommended.
Overall expenditure for completing the course with transport
Total budget required to complete your MBBS degree will be around 30 to 40 lakhs ₹ INR inclusive of your travel & nominal personal expenses.
Remarks
In some universities the faculty and administration are corrupt and might demand bribes.